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BPR 738A

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,851 mi
Last recorded5,851 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 738A
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 5,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 5,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 4,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 4,795 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 4,518 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (missing) (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 3,218 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 1,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 710 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 55,300 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 51,806 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,713 miles

air bag light on !!

Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,860 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 48,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 47,092 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 44,839 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,553 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres outer walls slightly perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,243 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,881 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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BPR 738A is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPR 738A, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPR 738A registered?

BPR 738A is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 19 April 2001.

Is BPR 738A safe to buy?

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